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Friday, January 13, 2012

Jumble

I'm having a hard time writing complete and coherent sentences so I thought I'd describe the last few weeks with mere words: Nightmare, hospitals, strokes, Medicare, Supplements, therapy, more therapy, assisted living, wheelchairs, Alzheimer's, life, home, memories, happy, sad, tears, more tears, vulnerable, fragile, love, frustration, family. I've seen the best and worst of just about everything since Dad's stroke on December 27.

My parents are stable at the moment and for that I am grateful. My family has experienced every major life decision and raw emotion these law few weeks. You reach a point when you become the parent and your parents become the kids and that is humbling and scary. You think you are prepared for the curve balls but when all is said and done you are not. The important thing is that everyone is together and we are cherishing each moment. My dad continues to be the greatest guy I've ever known. Through it all, despite all the challenges, he remains strong and is even starting to laugh a little again. He is an inspiration to me.

Once again, thanks to all of you who have reached out to me since Dad's stroke. I appreciate it.

15 comments:

I feel for you, Liz, I have the very same problem, my mother was also hospitalized earlier this winter and is now three months in bed, pretty much unable to move. For some reason bad things often happen around holidays :(

Wow, Liz, I've been so out of the blogosphere that I only just saw this. ((hugs)) It sounds like you're being a wonderful support to your parents, and even though it's draining and hurts your heart, you're seeing the positive parts of it.

I've been through all of these same things with my parents before they died, so my heart goes out to you. I know first-hand how very very difficult it is. All I can say is keep on keeping on. You're stronger than you think you are.